{"id":340,"date":"2019-08-29T21:15:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T21:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2019-10-27T18:27:56","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T18:27:56","slug":"religious-moral-and-philosophical-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/religious-moral-and-philosophical-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RMPS covers major religious and philosophical questions and beliefs. \u00a0Pupils study one world religion, one moral issue such as relationships, the environment or conflict and one question relating to the philosophy of religion such as how the universe began or whether miracles actually happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What skills are developed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Interpretation<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Self-awareness<\/li>\n<li>Open-mindedness<\/li>\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n<li>Abstract thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What kind of person does it take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone willing to think and explore different ideas<\/li>\n<li>Someone who wants to learn about the ways different people think and are motivated<\/li>\n<li>Someone who does not mind writing and explaining their ideas fully<\/li>\n<li>An interest in morality and what makes something right and wrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Horizons &#8211; where can this subject take you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RMPS can be a useful subject for a range of careers and college\/university courses. \u00a0It helps pupils to understand and appreciate different perspectives and to think about the moral implications of their actions. \u00a0Many employers value qualifications in this subject as evidence of ability in critical thinking, open-mindedness and communication.<\/p>\n<p><em>Careers aided by RMPS include: <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Teacher, Doctor, Lawyer, Politician, Flight Attendant, Vet, Social Worker, Entrepreneur, Banker, Artist, Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, Chef, Scientist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pathways &#8211; how can I make progression?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45631.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-692 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/10\/sqa-e1571921569942.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>School<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N4-RMPS.pdf\"><strong>N4 RMPS<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N5-RMPS.pdf\"><strong>N5 RMPS<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/Higher-RMPS.pdf\"><strong>Higher RMPS<\/strong><\/a>, Advanced Higher (uptake dependent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some knowledge and skills useful in Philosophy<\/p>\n<p><em>College<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many diverse courses on offer at <strong>Moray College<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Employment<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities in local employers that offer\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.apprenticeships.scot\"><strong>Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>University<\/em><\/p>\n<p>RMPS courses on offer at university example<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.st-andrews.ac.uk\/divinity\/\"><strong>St Andrews University<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related subjects RMPS works well with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philosophy, English, Modern Studies, Biology, Geography, History<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS)? 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